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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Bangor Classic 2021

Bangor Classic 2021

Run at Groomsport over 6 weekends:Saturday 11 September 2021 to Sunday 17 October 2021. Comes to an exciting finish.

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Childrens Chess is back. With our first event of the Season the Belfast LJCC Qualifier.

Childrens Chess is back. With our first event of the Season the Belfast LJCC Qualifier.

On October 2nd 2021 young enthusiastic chess players gathered at Methodist College for a day of exciting chess. The Belfast LJCC Qualifier allows the younger age groups to qualify for one of the top London Chess Tournaments.

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Greenisland October Blitz

Greenisland October Blitz

A great night of Blitz fun at Greenisland FC Chess Club - for Juniors and Seniors alike

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We're recruiting!

We're recruiting!

The Executive Board is looking for two new officers: Web Editor & Fundraising Officer

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Fruithill Win 2020 Team Rapidplay

Fruithill Win 2020 Team Rapidplay

Fruithill awarded the postponed 2020 Team Rapidplay Championship

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Upcoming Events
Annual General Meeting 2026 Jun 15, 2026 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Fruithill Chess Club, Falls Bowling Club, 63 Andersonstown Rd, Belfast, BT11 9AH
Lisburn Bullet Championships Jul 05, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM — Lisburn Chess Club
FIDE Rated Ulster Championships 2026 Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026 — Blackmountain Shared Space, 280 Ballygomartin Road, Belfast, BT13 3NG
FIDE RATED Aughamullan Rapid 2026 : Tuesday 15 September 2026 5 rounds. Time Control 12mins. Checkin 19:00 Prize giving 21:50. Venue : Washingbay Centre, Coalisland. Sep 15, 2026 07:00 PM - 09:50 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
County Tyrone Junior Championships 2026 : Saturday 10 October 2026 FIDE Rated. 9 rounds time`control 10+5. Venue : Washingbay Centre, Coalisland. Checkin 10:30 Prize giving 16:45. Oct 10, 2026 10:30 AM - 04:45 PM — Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
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